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Irish poll shows overwhelming backing for deportation of foreign criminals amid citizenship reform debate
An Irish Examiner/Ipsos B&A poll published on 15 September finds that 89 % of rural respondents support deporting foreign-born individuals who commit crimes in Ireland. The survey amplifies debate around forthcoming legislation that will extend residency requirements for citizenship and add language and civics tests. Businesses reliant on international talent warn the tougher tone could hurt recruitment and retention, while the Government says reforms are needed to protect the integrity of Irish citizenship.
Foreign Births Register Applications Double Naturalisation Numbers, Raising Equity Questions
Irish Times data show 54,097 people secured or sought Irish passports through ancestry last year—more than double those naturalised after living and working in Ireland. The figure fuels claims that forthcoming residency-based tightening is inequitable and could hurt Ireland’s competitiveness for skilled migrants.